Response of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings to lead exposure: effect of pre-treatment with sodium nitroprusside

• Main Authors: Phang, Ing Chia, Leung, David W. M., Taylor, H. Harry, Burritt, David J.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/11554/1/Updated_Conference_Programme_and_Abstracts.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/11554/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Heavy metal pollution has become a serious public health and environmental concern. The physical properties of lead (Pb), including low melting point and excellent corrosion resistance, have resulted in the extensive use of Pb. High level of Pb contamination has been reported in Tamaki Estuary, Auck...